Meghalaya Bids Final Farewell to Five-Time CM DD Lapang with Full State Honours

Meghalaya Bids Final Farewell to Five-Time CM DD Lapang with Full State Honours

Shillong, September 15: Meghalaya bid a solemn farewell to its five-time former Chief Minister DD Lapang, who was laid to rest with full state honours today. The former Chief Minister passed away on September 12. A host of political leaders across party lines paid rich tribute to the veteran and longest-serving politician of the state, […]

Lapang laid to rest - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong, Sept 15: Former Chief Minister  DD Lapang was laid to rest with state honours on Monday. Lapang passed away on September 12. In the afternoon funeral service started from his residence at Lachaumiere, followed by the procession of the cortege to Jaiaw Students’ Field, where speakers recalled the contribution of the late leader. Gun salutes to pay respects to the departed marked the state funeral. Later, the cortege proceeded to Jaiaw P…